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Shoreham Apprentice puts art on display
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| One of Nicholas de Lacy-Brown's 'Sebastian's Arrows' paintings |
The Apprentice loser
Nicholas de Lacy-Brown has
hit back with a series of
paintings on the theme of
heartbreak and betrayal.
Among the works on show in
London is Nicholas In The
Renaissance, in which he
reflects on his time on the BBC
series and Sir Alan's damning
verdict: "You're fired."
After getting kicked off
the show, the 24-year-old barrister
and property developer,
from Shoreham, said on camera:
"Sir Alan didn't have a good
impression of me and didn't
seem to see eye-to-eye with
me.
"He made it very clear he
didn't like my academic
achievements. Presumably he
doesn't have any of his own.
"He doesn't do art."
Nicholas showed his artistic
promise as a boy, painting
scenes from each of Shakespeare's
37 plays at the age of 13
and later staging several exhibitions
in Sussex.
He continued to paint
throughout his teens, completing
a collection of reflections on
war which was displayed at
Worthing Town Hall.
His first major work, Le Paris
Formidable, formed the centrepiece
to his collection on Paris
and subsequently of his first
private exhibition held in
Sussex in November 2000
in which he captured the
essence of the city.
On leaving Sussex in 2002 to
study law at King's College,
London, opportunities to paint
became more scarce and he
followed his degree with a
Masters in medical law and
ethics and later the Bar vocational
course in 2007.
Nicholas went on to develop
his Sebastian's Arrows collection
which deals with his time
with Sir Alan Sugar on The
Apprentice.
Julie Badrick, spokeswoman
for Mayfair gallery hosting the
collection, said: "The exhibition
will no doubt be remembered to
some extent because of
Nicholas's associations with
television.
"But the stark contrast of
the character we got to know,
albeit briefly, in the first week
of the Apprentice and the one
we see captured here turns
out to be a really pleasant surprise.
"It is meticulously conceived
and his painting is reminiscent
of Bosch and Dali.
"All the works have Pre-
Raphaelite style meanings
which gradually expose the
fascinating mind and innocent
vulnerability of this highly
creative academic.
"The collection is a bright,
bold, entertaining romp
through the agonies and
ecstasies of heartbreak, adolescence
and internal conflict. His
work remains bold, fearless and
exciting."
According to The Apprentice
website, the artist was born
plain Nicholas Brown but added
the "de Lacy" moniker because
he felt it sounded more sophisticated.
The site adds: "Although not
born into aristocracy, Nicholas
feels most comfortable in the
role of an artistic, countryhopping
lord.
"A keen fan of amateur dramatics,
he supplements his
earnings with a mixture of artistic
endeavour and property
development.
"He is exceptionally proud of
his academic achievements.
"Nicholas lists his interests
as painting, visiting galleries,
sunbathing and reading in
the bath surrounded by candles."
What do you think of Mr de Lacy-Brown's art? Comment below.
3:15pm Friday 9th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Judge Nutmeg, Hove on 3:27pm Fri 9 May 08
What a tool.
Posted by: Art Lover on 4:27pm Fri 9 May 08
Looks like his paintings should be set on fire too.
Looks like his paintings should be set on fire too.
Posted by: Rf, Btn on 4:49pm Fri 9 May 08
Easy to sit smugly behind your keyboard and rubbish someone elses achievements isn't it?
Bet you've never done more than sign on the dole or moan at people with more drive and ambition than yourself, at least he'll be remembered whether he is a tool as u so eloquently put it, or not!
Easy to sit smugly behind your keyboard and rubbish someone elses achievements isn't it?
Bet you've never done more than sign on the dole or moan at people with more drive and ambition than yourself, at least he'll be remembered whether he is a tool as u so eloquently put it, or not!
Posted by: Wot no News, abysinia on 5:03pm Fri 9 May 08
He definitely is a tool but quite amusing with it, well done Nick Brown De lacy Bra
He definitely is a tool but quite amusing with it, well done Nick Brown De lacy Bra
Posted by: Wot no News, Abysinia on 5:08pm Fri 9 May 08
can I just confirm that no people or animals were burnt in the making of The Apprentice even though Sir Al's catchphrase is your fired
can I just confirm that no people or animals were burnt in the making of The Apprentice even though Sir Al's catchphrase is your fired
Posted by: Drainy, BTN on 5:19pm Fri 9 May 08
How d-r-e-a-r-y...and sooo news worthy!!!
How d-r-e-a-r-y...and sooo news worthy!!!
Posted by: Roy Hills, Heathfield on 5:48pm Fri 9 May 08
Wouldn't trust the whinging little pillock to paint my garden fence!
Wouldn't trust the whinging little pillock to paint my garden fence!
Posted by: Nick d-l-b, hard on 10:04pm Fri 9 May 08
Ooooooh hello
I'M A ****
Posted by: nice but dim, country club on 2:59am Sat 10 May 08
Ah yes,the wonderfully talented Nicholi de- Lacy- Pompousmen- RahRah- Brown has been so kind as to show us his 'work' ..we plebs should be ever so grateful and rush at once to marvel at his lordships creations! he is one of the great masters after all !
Poor startled turkey looking chap tries ever so hard to portray his tortured artistic soul to the world.
This is what happens when talent-crippled oiks from sheltered backgrounds get constantly told how 'special' and 'incredibly gifted' they are by their parents and family,They grow up to be rampant bores with an over inflated opinion of themselves.I wonder how much mumsy+papaa forked out to bribe these galleries?
Ah yes,the wonderfully talented Nicholi de- Lacy- Pompousmen- RahRah- Brown has been so kind as to show us his 'work' ..we plebs should be ever so grateful and rush at once to marvel at his lordships creations! he is one of the great masters after all !
Poor startled turkey looking chap tries ever so hard to portray his tortured artistic soul to the world.
This is what happens when talent-crippled oiks from sheltered backgrounds get constantly told how 'special' and 'incredibly gifted' they are by their parents and family,They grow up to be rampant bores with an over inflated opinion of themselves.I wonder how much mumsy+papaa forked out to bribe these galleries?
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